Hale-Haven PeachPrunus persica ‘Hale-Haven’

This vigorous, hardy, productive and dependable tree is noted for its high-yielding properties and exceptional fruit quality. The peaches it produces are tough-skinned, standing up to handling and preventing bruising. One of the finest for home use or roadside markets, Hale-Haven peaches are one of the finest varieties for home use and roadside markets­—excellent for both canning and freezing.

This tree is available in standard and dwarf sizes. While it is self-fertile, planting more than one tree is recommending to ensure a good crop. See our Fruit Tree Spacing Guide for more specifics.

Is available in standard and dwarf sizes. Our standard Hale-Haven seedlings are budded to Nemaguard rootstock, and our dwarf seedlings are grafted to Prunus besseyi (Sand Cherry). Dwarf trees should be staked to help them bear the weight of the fruit and prevent leaning.

Has a chill hours (CU) requirement of 850–900. (Chill hours are the average hours of air temperature between 32° and 45° F in a typical winter season.)

Grows in a rounded shape.

Wildlife Value

The fruit of peach trees are attractive to birds and squirrels.

History/Lore

This tree was developed by Michigan State University's South Haven Experimental Station under the direction of Professor Stanley Johnston.

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